Rivers

Andoni Stakeholders Endorse Fubara’s Administration

Published

2 years ago

March 27, 2024

Some eminent personalities from Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers state under the aegis of Andoni Critical Stakeholders Forum have endorsed the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
They made this known at a media briefing in Port Harcourt.
Prominent among the stakeholders are Engr Kingston Sylvanus, covener; Prof William Ubulom, chairman; and Associate Professor Jones G I Ayauwu, secretary
The rest are Prof Nkalo H Ukoima; HRH NLA Iraron Ede, Obolo 11 and Chaiman, Ijaw National Congress (INC) Eastern Zone; Professor Lysias D Gilbert, Prof Godspower J Irikana and Professor Obediah A Uriah.
Other are, Professor Charles O Asuk, professor Jackson G Akpa, Professor Awajiogak G Ujile, HRH Ukot Ifritamo Okanga Ama Inyong Oron Town, Bishop Sunday D Osaat , Professor Zach Jeremiah and Hon Gogo Ogute Isaiah.
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The rest are Dr Kpekot A Kpekot Dr (Mrs) Alom A Austin Mba, Dr (Mrs) Gloria Jones, Engr Gogo Nathan, Hon Godspower Macdonald, Hon Esuku M Esuku, Chief elect Fred Uwuikor, Dr Obediah Okwa Dr Emmanuel Urang Hon Lucky Ayauwu, Chief Dr Sampson Otugot and Hon Gogo Offiaja.
The text for the briefing which was read by the chairman of the forum, Prof William Ubulom commended Governor Fubara for setting Andoni on the path of economic prosperity through the completion of the Andoni section of the Unity Road.
“Of greater interest to us and understandably so is the completion of the Andoni Unity Road by His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara.
“Road infrastructure is pivotal for economic development as it alleviate the pressure of transport, reduces congestion, saves transport time, reduces transmission cost and increases transportation income.
“Indeed, the path to the economic development of Andoni land has been accelerated with the completion of this road,” the forum said.
It said the stakeholders and the rest of Andoni communities are deeply appreciative of Governor Fubara.
The forum also appreciated the Governor for embarking on other people-oriented projects across the State.
It particularly mentioned the ongoing Port Harcourt Ring Road project; the 20,000 housing units; upgrading of the Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, construction of the third phase of Trans Kalabari Ring Road; linking of Opobo and some parts of Andoni to the national grid, the provision of N4billion loan scheme to small and medium scale entrepreneurs, promotions of civil servants and payment of Christmas bonus, among others.
‘We acknowledge with great admiration and gratitude these outstanding performances of our dear Governor within this short period of time despite the unwanted and unnecessary political distractions.
“It is crystal clear that our dear Rivers State is on her path to unprecedented growth and development under the able Government of His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara” it said.
It called on well-meaning indigenes and non indigenes of Rivers State to give their support to Governor Fubara.
Earlier, convener of the forum, Engr Kingston Sylvanus said the event was to let the world know how grateful the people of Andoni are to Governor Fubara for developing Andoni.
He said no administration has done to Andoni what Governor Fubara has done since the creation of Rivers State.
Others who also spoke urged for the siting of a College of Education in Andoni.

Rivers

NGO Builds Awareness On Digital Violence Against Women, Girls

Published

3 days ago

January 2, 2026

The Tide

As part of activities marking 16 Days of Activism, A Non-Governmental Organizatio (NGO), OLEGH, has organised a one-day awareness creation workshop on digital violence against women and girls, for civil society and media groups in Rivers State.

OLEGH’s Executive Director, Henry Eferebo, said the programme was intended to draw attention to the theme for the 2025 16 Days of Activism tagged, “Unite To End Digital Violence against all Women and Girls.”

Eferebo said the event is an annual global campaign that focuses on violence against women, affords persons and groups all over the world the opportunity to embark on activities aimed at eliminating all forms of women and gender abuse.

“As individuals, we don’t pay attention to the things we see on the social media. We pay less attention to the abuse on the internet. Today, you can abuse a woman or a man physically, emotionally and otherwise, and go scot-free”, he noted.

According to him, women and girls have suffered the most from online violence and cyber-bullying, particularly on platforms such as TikTok, making them ready victims online and offline.

“So, in line with the United Nations principle on 16 Days of Activism and this year’s theme, there is a need for OLEGH Center to create awareness on issues resulting from the online abuse of women and girls.

“We decided to bring in a resource person who will tell us how to avoid being abused online”, he said.

He urged participants at the event to put hands together, rise up and speak against digital violence online.

The NGO’s arrow head, also explained that OLEGH was working towards creating an online help-desk for victims of online abuse and digital violence.

He urged participants to improve their security awareness while online, and adopt security protocols that would protect them in the digital space.

The Resource Person, Jacob Iniodu, in a paper titled, “Understanding Digital Abuse within the 16 Days of Activism”, listed forms of online violence to include, cyber-bullying, dozing, cyber-stalking, and invasion of privacy.

By: King Onunwor

Rivers

Foundation Distribute Bags N5m Worth Christmas Gifts In Bundu Ama

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3 days ago

January 2, 2026

The Tide

Armslent Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO), in Rivers State, has distributed Christmas gifts worth over N5million to aged mothers, orphans and less privileged persons in Belema, Bundu Ama (Community) in Port Harcourt Local Government Area (PHALGA).

The Foundation also gave cash gifts of N150,000 to the Community.

Presenting the gift items, comprising 5 bags of rice,10 Cartons of indomie noodles,10 Gallons of groundnut oil, 3 bags of salt and cartons of maggie cubes, to Chairman of the Community, David Oba, and the community leaders, the founder of Armslent Foundation, Comrade Richard Boma Briggs, said the foundation decided to show love and togetherness to the community by providing the gifts.

He noted that the provision was part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the community aimed at alleviating poverty and create a sense of belonging as Christian faithfuls celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Briggs described Bundu Ama as one of its pillars in partnership, stressing that the foundation was inspired by the spirit of love to impact and rejoice with the residents of the community.

“The foundation was moved by the spirit of Christmas to give these gifts and rejoice with the people of community”, Briggs said.

Accompanied by the Managing Director of the Foundation, Richard Osigbo, and other top Executive Members, Briggs called on the leaders of the community to always pray for the foundation, promising that in 2026, it would embark on a tangible project at UPE Modern Primary School Waterfront, Bundu Ama.

Receiving the items, Chairman of Bundu Ama, David Oba, thanked the foundation for empowering the less privileged persons, assisting physically challenged persons, and aged mothers in the past.

“The foundation had done a lot for this community and today we are witnessing these gift items for the Christmas celebration”,he emphasised.

He called on the leaders of the community, women group, youths and residents to emulate the humanitarian gestures of the foundation and pleaded that they also borrow a leaf from the gesture,in order to also give to society whenever they can.

Earlier the leaders of Belema Bundu Ama, led by Oba, former Chairman, Benneth Kalio, and Secretary, Promise Mangibo, presented an Award of Excellence to the Founder of the Foundation for his Humanitarian and selfless service to the community.

Highlight of the event was the offering of a special prayer to the management of the foundation by aged mothers, youths and leadership of the community.

By: Chinedu Wosu

Rivers

Youths Condemn Killings In Andoni

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3 days ago

January 2, 2026

The Tide

The Obolo Youth Coalition, Rivers State Chapter, has condemned the recent spate of killings in Andoni Local Government Area, describing the renewed insecurity as alarming and constituting a threat to peace and stability in the area.

In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comr. Jonathan J. Eyina, the group expressed deep concern over what it described as brutal and senseless acts of violence, while extending condolences to the families of the victims.

The coalition said the resurgence of insecurity in Andoni has continued to undermine communal harmony and called for urgent steps to halt the trend before it escalates further.

It appealed to youths in the area to shun violence and embrace peace, stressing the need for tolerance, mutual respect and collective responsibility in safeguarding the community.

According to the group, restoring peace in Andoni requires a coordinated approach involving government, security agencies, community leaders and residents to identify and address the root causes of insecurity.

It noted that increased security presence, improved intelligence gathering, and sustained community engagement are critical to preventing further violence, adding that underlying social and economic challenges must also be addressed.

The coalition called on the Andoni Local Government Chairman, Hon. Lucky Promise-Otua, the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Joseph Fubara, and the Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju Adewole, to take decisive actions to restore security.

It further demanded that those responsible for the killings be apprehended and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.

By: King Onunwor